85-79

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 85-79

DTC 85-79: OPDS Initial Check Failure

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair and General Troubleshooting Information. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Clear the DTC memory. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator go off?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview


3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

4. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

5. Clear the DTC memory. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator go off?
YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures.. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview


7. Initialize the ODS unit. ODS Unit Initialization

8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator go off?
YES - Replace the ODS unit ODS Unit Replacement and retest If the problem is still present, replace the OPDS sensor/seat-back.. Front Seat-back Cover Replacement

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview